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Why are Diuretics given?

Updated: 9/7/2023
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in high blood pressure sometimes edema develops due to retention of fluid and electrolyte which increases pre- load on heart ,,,so diuretic is used to decrease pre- load on heart by increasing renal out put..

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Typically Diuretics are prescribed to lower blood volume to reduce edema(swelling) or blood pressure.

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These drugs are given to prevent excess water retention in patients with associated right heart failure

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1 example is liver failure. Is the liver is not functioning properly a build up of bodily fluids results. Diuretics allow the fluids to pass to the body

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Because by removing water they lower total blood volume. Smaller volume of blood in the same blood circulatory Plumbing = lower blood pressure.

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Can diuretics be given to patient with CHF?

Depending on what caused the congestive heart failure. Normally diuretics such as caffeine are dangerous as they can lead to cardiac arrest for weak hearts.


How are diuretics grouped?

Diuretics are grouped into three main categories: thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics, and potassium-sparing diuretics. Each category works by different mechanisms to increase urine output and reduce fluid retention in the body. Thiazide diuretics are commonly used for treating high blood pressure, while loop diuretics are often used for reducing excess fluid in conditions like heart failure or kidney disease. Potassium-sparing diuretics help maintain potassium levels while promoting diuresis.


Who would be given a trousseau and what is it?

patient after thyroidectmy chronic renal failure after-treatment with loop diuretics and cytotoxic drugs


Is two diuretic given at a time?

If the question is "can you give two different diuretics at the same time?" than the answer is yes.


What are some types of Loop diuretics?

loop diuretics loop diuretics The Potassium sparing kind. IE. Hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene or "Dyazide."


What is a common name for diuretics?

diuretics, also called water pills


What would be a reasonable mechanism for diuretics?

Loop diuretics work by restraining the sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter. Thiazide diuretics restrain the sodium-chloride transporter. Carbonic anhydrase inhibiting diuretics work by restraining bicarbonate transport.


What type of electrolyte imbalance can be caused by diuretics?

There is loss of potassium salts when you use diuretics.


Is diuretics banned?

No.


What vitamins act as diuretics?

Yes, especially B6, so be careful if you are already taking diuretics.


Can you use loop diuretics instead of thiazide diuretics in nephrogenic diabetes inspidius what will happen?

In most cases it has been noted that loop diuretics worsen the condition of the kidney in diabetes insip.


Do diuretics cause fatigue?

Some people feel unusually tired when they first start taking diuretics